Savatage – Fight For The Rock (Vinyl LP | Black Vinyl | EU Reissue | 2021)

Savatage – Fight For The Rock is the third studio album by Savatage, released on June 30, 1986 on Atlantic Records and produced by Stephan Galfas. Under pressure from the label the band recorded many catchy rock songs Jon Oliva had originally written for other artists, plus covers of Badfinger’s “Day After Day” and Free’s “Wishing Well”. The band later distanced itself from the album. The 2021 Ear Music Classics edition is remastered for vinyl. This copy is the black vinyl edition in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves and a 4-page insert, new and factory sealed.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Ear Music Classics 0215695EMU
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, black vinyl
• Pressing: EU reissue, remastered
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2021 (original: 1986)
• Genre: Metal, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, New vinyl
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve, printed inner sleeves, 4-page insert

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Fight For The Rock
2. Out On The Streets
3. Crying For Love
4. Day After Day (Pete Ham)
5. The Edge Of Midnight

Side B

1. Hyde
2. Lady In Disguise
3. She's Only Rock 'N Roll
4. Wishing Well (Free)
5. Red Light Paradise

Personnel

Savatage: Jon Oliva (vocals, piano), Criss Oliva (guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Lee Middleton (bass, backing vocals), Steve “Doc” Wacholz (drums). Guests: Larry Dvoskin (keyboards), Brent Daniels (backing vocals). Produced by Stephan Galfas.

FAQ

What does “New & factory sealed” mean?
The record is unplayed and still in the manufacturer’s original shrink wrap, so it carries no Goldmine grade.

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out on Atlantic in 1986. This record is the 2021 Ear Music Classics reissue (cat. no. 0215695EMU).

Why does this album sound different from other Savatage records?
In 1986 Atlantic wanted a more radio-friendly record. So it mostly has short rock songs and two covers instead of the heavier and later orchestral pieces Savatage became known for.

Do you have more Savatage records?
Yes, for example Savatage – Fight For The Rock (white vinyl + 10", 2021), Savatage – Power Of The Night (2021) and Savatage – Hall Of The Mountain King (gold vinyl + 7", 2022). More titles are in our Metal collection.